Each school holidays we like to jump on some form of public transport and check out a part of greater Sydney.
These school holidays we decided to stay in Sydney but to take a ride on the Rivercat which runs along Parramatta River.
We joined the Rivercat at the start, Parramatta wharf. It was a rather slow journey, the Rivercat is far from a quick ride. It took just over 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach our destination 'King St Wharf Darling Harbour'.
We did get to see lots of sights along the way on the Rivercat and point out different landmarks to the kids.
Once in Darling Harbour, we headed to Darling Quarter for a bite to eat and a play in the playground and waterpark.
These school holidays we decided to stay in Sydney but to take a ride on the Rivercat which runs along Parramatta River.
We joined the Rivercat at the start, Parramatta wharf. It was a rather slow journey, the Rivercat is far from a quick ride. It took just over 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach our destination 'King St Wharf Darling Harbour'.
We did get to see lots of sights along the way on the Rivercat and point out different landmarks to the kids.
Once in Darling Harbour, we headed to Darling Quarter for a bite to eat and a play in the playground and waterpark.
Alyssa's Little Opinion (5 years old): I enjoyed going on the Rivercat, it was fun travelling on it. I didn't like it when there where heaps of people on boat, I thought the boat was going to sink.
At Darling Harbour I liked the park and playing in the water, I tried my best not to wet my clothes but it was lots of fun running through the sprinklers. I also went on the climbing post, but I got stuck at the top and my sister had to climb up and rescue me!
At Darling Harbour I liked the park and playing in the water, I tried my best not to wet my clothes but it was lots of fun running through the sprinklers. I also went on the climbing post, but I got stuck at the top and my sister had to climb up and rescue me!
Ellie's Little Opinion (9 years old): I liked going on the Rivercat it was better than I expected as it wasn't really fast. I also enjoyed taking photos along the river at the different sights.
At the playground in Darling Harbour, it was fun as it wasn't all small kids equipment. I really liked going on the Pirate Ship ride that was my first time on it and I couldn't help but smile.
At the playground in Darling Harbour, it was fun as it wasn't all small kids equipment. I really liked going on the Pirate Ship ride that was my first time on it and I couldn't help but smile.
Mum's Big Opinion: This was my first trip on the Rivercat and I was surprised at the speed or lack of speed the Rivercat did go but we also weren't in any hurry so for us it was a nice to check out the sights especially heading into the harbour.
Darling Quarter park is great for kids all ages with so many options for the kids to choose to play on and plenty of space to grab a bite and eat on the grass.
We did go on a cooler day and it was very busy so I cannot even imagine how packed it would get on a hot day and the kids wanting to play in the water.
Darling Quarter park is great for kids all ages with so many options for the kids to choose to play on and plenty of space to grab a bite and eat on the grass.
We did go on a cooler day and it was very busy so I cannot even imagine how packed it would get on a hot day and the kids wanting to play in the water.
Key Information:
- You can use your opal card on the Rivercat or you are able to purchase tickets once onboard.
- The Rivercat travels between Circular Quay and Parramatta Wharf every day between 7am and 7pm. It makes several stops such as Olympic Park, Hunters Hill, Cockatoo Island.
- Depending on where you board the Rivercat, it can cost up to $15.00 return per person.
- You can use your opal card on the Rivercat or you are able to purchase tickets once onboard.
- The Rivercat travels between Circular Quay and Parramatta Wharf every day between 7am and 7pm. It makes several stops such as Olympic Park, Hunters Hill, Cockatoo Island.
- Depending on where you board the Rivercat, it can cost up to $15.00 return per person.
